Neil Finn - "Heroes" (David Bowie cover, live from home)

Neil has been going live at 3pm PT (currently Tuesdays and Saturdays) on Fangradio, an audio stream via Mixlr. Here he covers David Bowie’s iconic song “Heroes”. Every day at 4pm PT, Neil pulls from Crowded House archives, plays covers and takes requests. Check all the archived shows and tune in LIVE at www.fangradio.com
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[@SDSsongs]

Hits that high note with no fear. What a legend.

[@DiscoFang]

​@josephcrsn You should have stuck to a previous comment of yours about not being able to sing. Bowie had a range of more that 3 1/2 octaves.

[@mana3735]

As a lifelong Bowie fan, I found this so satisfying.

[@germanhuber497]

O

[@lucylou5766]

Mana Same here. It’s cause he respects the original, and is do excellent on his instrument.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@alejandrosicardi9531]

Simple , Direct , Natural... Brillant !!!

[@Nergal_Slayer]

This song usually makes me cry and think about the people who aren't in my life anymore. But this made me smile. I don't know why. This is beautiful

[@DonnieDarko1]

❤

[@DonaldTurner]

so many have covered this song, one of bowie's best, and most just dont capture bowies spirit. but wow, Neil, yours , is fantastic! the very best cover of this fantastic song, ever. well done mate!

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@coheng1496]

anyone would struggle with those tones. not bad at all. feeling it....

[@marksanderson8827]

I watched this with the screen inverted to make his hair even better. Quality tune and player. Cheer Neil.

[@pixiepqueen]

god.. I wish I could be even half the musician you are.. what an inspiration you are, all these years

[@dawnedwards9408]

What a gem this man is.Pure voice,great style,awesome lyricist.His songs have dragged me through some dark times. Love him.Love Crowded House.Long may they reign.

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Yeah he is good nice and beautiful voice Dawn have always love his songs my friend and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from Dawn ? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@alekshai9629]

It is Amazing Neil Finn....

[@robtk3]

An incredibly talented and prolific singer/songwriter honoring another incredibly talented and prolific singer/songwriter. Well done Mr. Finn. And after this virus passes, I will yet again "get to know the feeling of liberation and release".

[@markstrain8989]

Love this cover. Awesome guitar and voice and feeling. Moving.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

I’ve got a huge smile on my face. What a great rendition of this fabulous song. Thank you Neil. Stay safe and keep singing and strumming your guitar.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@pauljrogersmusic]

Freakin brilliant cover 👏

[@malloryallport]

Such a beautiful voice and smile 😍

[@CaptainGuntu]

Brilliant!

[@craigwarren9607]

I can't believe people give him a thumbs down for entertaining us in the shit times we are living in that inspired me to learn the song thanks brother

[@BennettsShed]

Your voice still sends shivers down my spine. Thanks a million. Perfect Itch

[@bovisjeaks]

Theres nothing better than a talented person with an acoustic guitar, period.

[@nc_oakland]

Yes, there is, period.

[@spalewsky1974]

Totally!

[@tkomauer]

so you dont hear hear the bass line?

[@gatoryak7332]

@@tkomauer Everything I hear is either voice or acoustic guitar, simultaneous, single take. I'm guessing that you don't play guitar.

[@robertmccrudden728]

love it, im 63

[@richtensail]

thats a quality muso!, probabaly v best cvr of heroes ive heard, acoustic in a rm, well dne neil. cheers frm way dwn sth. ( across v ditch)

[@brianboys9015]

Fantastic.

[@lovepeaceloveangelfreddie9254]

Great cover

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@ROOKTABULA]

Had a chance to see you after Together Alone but, aptly, my depression was too deep at the time. One of my many missed opportunities, including further pursuing my own career in music. Thank you for posting this, Finn.

[@mosin9105]

That was great, thanks!

[@technical6ify]

Looping this at work & pushing through. Fantastic energy of the song conveyed here.

[@michaeldavis2585]

Good job Neil , glad you're doing well and ok

[@LBELLISARIO]

Special Version! Great Job Man!

[@proboy42]

Really nice version. Thank you.

[@hanson2205]

"Heroes" by Neil Flynn of Empty House

[@skatista101]

Perfect!!

[@flavionavarro9687]

thank you Neil for the music. Much love from Belo Horizonte. Brazil .

[@shannonharrison3859]

All smiles! THANKS. Happy good hair day!

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

So beautiful song my friend Shannon and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@HalfassDIY]

Outstanding !

[@john26284]

Thank you brother.

[@josephzedda3844]

Une des meilleures reprise avec celle de Effel

[@blockpartygamers4946]

Hi Neil, awesome to see you perform again. Saw you in Napier back in the 90's with Crowded House and you dragged me up on stage for a singing comp. You then got Noel to marry me off to a young lass, coz you couldn't decide who was the best singer. Really enjoyed that gig and this video has inspired me to do my own version of this classic Bowie track, Cheers Neil, Stay Safe

[@jeanetteeastman1638]

wow!

[@scottkiper1928]

This made my day, thanks for sharing!

[@wesleyrawlinson7323]

Brilliant

[@vistac368]

Just Wow ! WE CAN BE HEROS !! Thanks Neil !!!

[@jamesharper2364]

Great stuff 👍

[@baztex101]

Awesome dude! Great hair as well 👍

[@singingwithsavorybill4442]

Forever and ever.... Cool!

[@leighroyshine418]

Neil, you are the man, love it dude!

[@BennettsShed]

Mate I work in a supermarket. We don’t all wear capo’s.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

@ Selsey Reclaim - You're no less the hero, mate. Proud of all you unsung workers out there on the frontlines at the moment... Blessèd be Andy 🌛/|\🌜

[@kimberlylong3603]

Damn straight 👍✌❤

[@0102city]

Thank you

[@BennettsShed]

André Linoge It’s just my job. No worries. But me a beer when it all blows over.

[@jaspurr77]

Yea im a ' hero' too..my gigs got cancelled.. I work on a coronavirus helpline..take 5 calls a day Aint no pandemic mate

[@kiwiadventures3773]

Legend

[@jozicleideramosdearaujo5192]

Esse cara é bom de mais ! Sempre surpreedendo os fãs!

[@barrykarpowich731]

Love this guy don't need a crowded house you no

[@oliveiraleonardo955]

Very good

[@detike14]

Nice one!

[@doma9680]

Very nice😉

[@aleksanderjakubowski9309]

Good Job💪👍

[@critterfifis7361]

Love the Split enz hair

[@Sir_Irwin]

Beautiful cover, as good as the original, better than Peter Gabriel's, in my humble opinion, than you very much sir, that definitely put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart, and I hope you release this as a B-Side or something in your next album, thank you kindly Neil.

[@carolcarol3938]

The mention of Peter Gabriel made me think that I'd love to hear Neil do "Don't Give Up"...Hopefully there's a "Kate Bush" in the house, or via some electronic device available

[@periurban]

Yeah, Gabriel really murdered it.

[@antonbonnlander9742]

sehr geil, very convincing! real artitst with heart n soul, so cool

[@amcmenemy5647]

Well done Sharon 😊.

[@Divocwax]

We are all Pan. Neil Finn is special.

[@jamesbondaygee]

So timely, this is a subtle message that we need to stand up the growing tyranny!! Be ready!

[@dingbatt7314]

This is Bowie to Bowie

[@jacklondon7215]

Perfektes Gitarrenspiel, brillanter Gesang, witzig schöne Performance. 👍

[@FelipeAndrade-bc1hj]

Heroes Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@joemulgrew]

hear they are touring the uk next year. major disappointment they are not going north of the border

[@henrylawson430]

Neil Finn, never young, never old, always cool.

[@Claire-om1cw]

Isn't he? He's so fookin talented too.

[@tkconnell]

And always with great hair.

[@Joshualuv13]

So true.well said.

[@klarakrass9160]

Love his hair too

[@jfcjake]

Well said.

[@lesleyfollington9119]

I am a massive David Bowie fan, and a Massive Neil Finn fan, what an absolute treat. FAB Neil, thank you x

[@caribstu]

Amazingly, It didn't sound like Crowded House.

[@PhilUKNet]

His house doesn't look very crowded.

[@artysanmobile]

Phil UK Net His talent fills up a lot of space.

[@davidcopson5800]

I called on him the other day. He opened up the door and I couldn't believe my eyes. (he wasn't wearing a blue dress either)

[@PhilUKNet]

@@artysanmobile You're right, it's only natural.

[@PhilUKNet]

@@davidcopson5800 Perhaps he'd been cooking in his kitchen?

[@PhilUKNet]

@Heir apparent It's the world where he lives.

[@muttleycrew]

One of Bowie’s best, which is really saying something, performed by one of the world’s best ballad writers and performers. You could parachute this man into any city in the world carrying nothing but a guitar and he’d draw a crowd in minutes

[@cortya]

Perfectly said Muttley

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Too true. That statement could describe his career at ant point.

[@muttleycrew]

@@Undercoverbrotherfromanother Absolutely. Not just an outstanding musician, also a brilliant composer and lyricist. I was a fan of Split Enz from first contact, which happened for me in 1979 or 1980 or thereabouts at the age of 9 or 10, living in the cultural wasteland of Perth, Australia. Would still rate _Message To My Girl_ as one of the greatest songs ever written. Musically and lyrically flawless.

[@ThePorkypete51]

He'd draw in a crowded house

[@Lukeyourself]

Your hair is the real hero.

[@willissmith190]

😆😆😆😆

[@emgee44]

😆😆 I was thinking the same thing 😆😆 . Ah man it’s great to see him play live, sounds great as ever. Top man

[@coolmusic1579]

Gotta have the rocking roll hair. 👍🎸

[@KB-mx3xv]

Yes lots of Split Enz!

[@emgee44]

@@KB-mx3xv 🤣🤣👍Nice, wish I'd thought of that one

[@marytheresaburns4728]

Neil Finn covering David Bowie, absolutely perfect.

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Yeah so true Neil has been one of my best since my childhood my friend Mary and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@austincellar]

Pretty good

[@liammcgonigle9594]

Fantastic Neil . Sung with conviction , heart and soul brother . You’re a hero ✌🏻

[@josabudsf]

Neil took requests on Mixlr, Fang Radio broadcasts back in 2020... this was my request ❤

[@stapeld]

Was anyone else singing the backing vocals like me? “I remember”... Thank you Neil. Well done.

[@paulrimmer2853]

Yep!

[@crooker2]

Oh yes. I can now say I harmonized with Neil Finn. Hehe.

[@JPHOT100]

Me too. I’ve been completely obsessed with the song since I first heard it on the live David Bowie album, Stage, in 1980 (it was a yellow vinyl version).

[@paulrimmer2853]

@@JPHOT100 I first heard it on TOTPs in 1977. Bowie seemed like an alien in denim. Then I kissed my first love to the tune. Ever since its tingled my heart

[@kc1487]

Thought we all were, weren't we?

[@13allisha]

Wow man !!! You nailed it rite on perfectly. Still have that awesome voice after all these years at 100% and didn't lose any of it. Thank you Neil Finn. You keep inspiring and surprising. Thank you for this redo and I'm amazed. I keep playing this over and over. If i could meet another musician this would be the man. Have a good day Neil, family, and all your fans !!!

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Allisha I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@genghis_connie]

Your music has saved me more than once. Truly. I've challenged myself to learn each song you're playing. Thanks for the inspiration today, too! Bowie was magic.⭐

[@DMSProduktions]

PITY it didn't save Hessie too! Still miss that dude!

[@BennettsShed]

DMSProduktions Me too mate. Me too.

[@lanternerouge8268]

Since the pandemic when I heard this for the first time, it’s become one of my all time favorite performances of any song ever. Nicely done, sir. And thank you.

[@allisnotwhatitseems.]

You forgot the L

[@michaelcaughey3505]

What an apt song...a legend playing a legend's song ....

[@zaklinasosa5821]

EXACTLY! THIS IS PRICELESS

[@michaelcaughey3505]

Yep amazing!

[@BennettsShed]

We can be heroes “just stay at home?”

[@martinpowell5769]

Selsey Reclaim wish I could, we domestics at the local hospital are being asked to put our lives on the line every day

[@akwinoz]

Couldn't have said it better. Neil is definately one of my musical heroes and David is the other.

[@lauskop5995]

Hats off to you Neil. The octave up in the singing made my day. Stay healthy, all the best from germany

[@raymondmcmenemy303]

I like Bowie's German version of "Heroes" from the film "Christiane F. Neil does a great cover here though. He is a wonderful artist.

[@SarahDale111]

Gave me goosebumps!

[@MrKayMrKay]

I don't know why but his song makes me cry each time it is properly performed an I'm crying right now... This magnificent song deserved to be song interpreted that way, thank you sir

[@Dlrnckgoekwk]

Me too :)

[@victorleal7701]

When I heard this song at the end of "jo jo rabbit" the movie my eyes just started tearing up.

[@hollisbrown645]

Yeah me too I am trying to play along with Mr Finn but I have to keep stopping because of the tears. 👍😎

[@ВасилийПетрович-ъ4ф]

Yes...me2

[@Goldencountry63]

@@ВасилийПетрович-ъ4ф what's wrong with us people? Me too!

[@stephendixon8575]

Aw, Neil you made me cry man! (happy tears) Bloody marvellous that. Thank you so much 🙌 [Edit:] In fact, on second thoughts, that was so good I just had to go get my headphones and listen to it all over again straight away 👏

[@jahill7965]

Just beautiful. My son who is disabled refuses to listen unless Neil is singing. He has all the albums. Hehe. His 3 favourites are Kiss the Road of Rarotonga, Instinct and Nails in My Feet. 😊

[@awsomeal100]

That Most Certainly Was Bowie's Immortality Coming Through And Hitching A Ride With Neil Finn.....Great Ride.....Well Driven.

[@dylansreptiletime]

Seriously the best thing I've seen so far in isolation. A legend singer songwriter singing another legends song. Absolutely beautiful

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@RichardHartley65]

Thank you Neil and thanks too to Sharon for the expert camerawork. These sessions are little oases of warmth and delight in the barren wasteland of corona isolation. I feel privileged to be part of the Fang Gang. Sending love and strength to all the Finn family members and their fans. ❤️

[@CarminaSuzanneFatta]

Hearing this live during the broadcast was probably the best thing that happened to me the entire pandemic. This is an absolutely epic performance and one of the best interpretations of this song

[@governorriffraff7601]

It was incredible. What a talent.

[@certifiedbiker580]

I have never heard Neil sing better than this, getting better as he gets older, and can you imagine being his neighbours you wouldn't be telling him to turn the music down. Brilliant

[@ericgagne930]

I can't think of a better person to cover this song. I feel Neil captured Bowie's spirit and emotion with this cover - one of my favorite Bowie songs. Thank you Neil.

[@WJJ1961]

So simple and pure. Neil, hat's off to you mate. Magnificent.

[@mamatried265]

Hands down... my go to cover of this song. Brilliant, Simple and Elegant. Beautiful.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@gorgen23]

I’ve been thinking of all the songwriting being done in these times by artists in isolation. Pure clean thoughts and finding inner inspiration and emotions that our old hectic busy polluted life pre corona wouldn’t have let them. We are in for some mind blowing songs and music in due time.

[@dougfa3515]

I was thinking about that, myself the other day. Great minds think alike! :)

[@comfycushioned2497]

so why are we being served up covers?????

[@RogerBarraud]

@@comfycushioned2497 Meh... Ricky Gervais q.v.

[@kippen64]

@@comfycushioned2497 We should all be heroes at the moment.

[@stellaq3306]

Here’s my original if anyone wants to hear something new. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roDFfHWno999i7c Just in time for Earth Day 2020 🌏✌️🇦🇺 I don’t play anymore but through this time I finished the video. Hope you enjoy

[@christinelegriffon5220]

I remember this performance during Covid lockdown. Thanks Neil it made the days more bearable ❤

[@MartysWhiteSuit]

My Lockdown song. How many times did I play it? I don't know.

[@craiglightowler8922]

Apart from looking like pebbles the angry cockatoo you absolutely nailed this perfectly old fella. Love it!!!!!

[@timward3268]

I'm so in awe of both Neil Finn and the late David Bowie...this was one of those magic discoveries on KZbin...not sure how I got here...but so glad I did...a treasure of a musician paying tribute to another...brilliant!!!

[@ursafan40]

You just don't do Bowie songs unless you can REALLY pull them off. Mr Finn REALLY pulls it off.

[@alanrobison2863]

What a fantastic cover, I really loved it, you have a fabulous voice, SUPERB! :-) was looking for an example of acoustic version of this song so I could try playing it and was presented with this absolute gem, now if I can just work out what chords you are playing :-) Edit: Subscribed and then listened to a few more of your songs, then realised you are THE Neil Finn from Crowded House, so sorry for not realising, I've listened and loved your songs over the years man, I'm 63 now and still remember you from Don't Dream It's Over, Fall At Your Feet, Distant Sun etc, you are still sounding and looking good Neil.

[@kimberlylong3603]

I saw you back in 1994. Your voice is as pure as it was then. Thanks for doing this. Still one of my heroes 🥰✌

[@RickDelmonico]

I saw the twice in 87. Coach House and Pantages Theater in Hollywood.

[@kimberlylong3603]

@@RickDelmonico wow, you're so lucky. I missed seeing Hessie by a few weeks. His quitting the band hadn't even been announced yet. I saw Nick as he went out the door. I should have asked for an autograph, but he took me by surprise.

[@BennettsShed]

Kimberly Long saw Hessie at the farewell to the world gig in Sydney...

[@kimberlylong3603]

@@BennettsShed That had to be incredible. I was so happy he rejoined for a while. His passing affected me so deeply, and now Chris Cornell and Leonard Cohen are gone, too. Neil and Eddie Veddie, take care of yourselves, I need to have some heroes left.

[@michaelstirling7218]

Love ya work Neil. Kiwi Legend.

[@Dehzee]

I love how certain guitar players are so distinctive you can't mistake them for anyone else. When I hear this acoustic version, I realize how true this is of Neil. No production or accrutriment and that distinctive sound is there. I loves it.

[@dorissmith2576]

Hey Neil you are awesome but not nearly as cheeky when you sang at the Sydney State Theatre in 1988 when I was a young babe of 22 years old lol

[@x_zubrance]

I, I wish I could sing..like Neil, like Neil Finn can sing. ;) How humble, how talented, how awesome!

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

Sending blessings of peace, serenity, good health, and happiness to *EVERYBODY* here; you're all heroes in your own special ways... I love you all. Blessèd be, and stay safe out there in these dark days ... "Above the clouds the Sun is always shining..." 🌞 🌛/|\🌜

[@rosselliot8971]

Yeah, that's talent. Off a desk mic. Sharp and glorious.

[@leokimvideo]

Thank God our home has the same wall colour, I feel special now

[@navigatingwithnana]

lol, me too!

[@SuperNevile]

@@Roget889 ahhh 'Resene' ~ I assume that's the Kiwi equivalent to 'Farrow and Ball'.....

[@NagoyaHouseHead]

This comment is quietly brilliant

[@steveg1700]

Hey Neil, Nice job mate... "I don't know but sometimes I get frightened"... of all these covers of "Heroes", but you version would make David proud!